© Ahmed Limem
© Ahmed Limem
1 Fals - Mustafa III date at top
| Copper | 3.40 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Beylik of Tunis (Tunisia) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Mustafa III (1757-1774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1171-1188 (1758-1774) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Fals (1⁄208) |
| Currency | Rial (1567-1891) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.40 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Mint and Islamic date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
ضرب
في
تونس
١١٨٦
Translation:
Struck in Tunis
Year 1186
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight varies: 3.30-4.60 gDiameter varies: 19-22 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Mustafa III, who was the last Bey of Tunis to exercise any real power. He ruled from 1758 to 1774, and during his reign, the country experienced significant economic growth and cultural development. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 3.40 grams, which was a common weight for coins of its time and denomination.
